Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 04/19/2023 - 5:00am
According to the National Low-Income Housing Coalition there are only 38 units available right now for every 100 extremely low-income renters in the state of Nebraska. Mike Hornacek, president and CEO of Together, a local nonprofit whose mission is to prevent and end homelessness and hunger, cites that we are in crisis stages when you talk about affordable housing, like a lot of communities across the state.
Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 04/11/2023 - 5:00am
Many young people starting their first jobs are often unaware of what they are entitled to when it comes to fair work, and many older Nebraskans are in the dark as well. In a 2020 study by Oxfam, a global organization that works to both shed light on and fight inequality, Nebraska ranked 26th out of the 50 states – as well as Puerto Rico and Washington DC – when it came to wage policies, worker protections, and right to organize. For context, the #1 state was California, while North Carolina ranked 52nd.
Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 04/11/2023 - 3:00am
Information recently released by OSHA has found that Amazon warehouse workers here in Nebraska are 53% more likely to be injured than those found in other states. These injuries are all considered preventable and could lead to being disabling.
Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 04/05/2023 - 12:00am
Josh Goblowsky is a young man with a big heart and a desire to help others. When he decided to write a children’s book series last year, he made the decision to donate all of the proceeds to charity. He chose The Sunshine Foundation, an organization that had a huge impact on him as a child. Though he didn’t know it at the time, that choice would end up having that same impact on a young boy living in Douglas County.
Published by Nikki Palmer on Fri, 03/31/2023 - 5:00am
Public service is at the core of the Omaha Bar Association’s mission, but those efforts are about to make a quantum leap with the delayed launch of the OBA’s Giving Circle. Dave Sommers, the executive director of the OBA, said the launch has been delayed since 2019 due to the pandemic.
Published by Nikki Palmer on Thu, 03/02/2023 - 5:00am
When Omaha was a bustling frontier town in its infancy – where thrill seekers, religious zealots, and adventurers of every stripe embarked Westward towards ‘Manifest Destiny’ – Anna Wilson, a madam dubbed “Queen of the Underworld”, was a wealthy businesswoman with a reputed heart of gold.
Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 03/01/2023 - 5:00am
Harbor of Hope Dog Rescue (HoH) is a nonprofit all-breed dog rescue that “provides a safe haven from life’s storms.” They offer a safe place for dogs that have gone through rough times, often physical or mental trauma, and give them a loving place to heal and grow until they can find a permanent home. They help these canines with vet care, training, healthy diets, and endless love so that they can feel safe and secure.
Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 03/01/2023 - 2:00am
Omaha, NE - Hightower Reff Law, a law firm dedicated to serving the Omaha community, is proud to announce its period product drive in honor of Women's History Month. The drive will begin on March 1st and will continue until March 31st.
Published by Nikki Palmer on Fri, 02/03/2023 - 4:00am
Omaha, Neb. (Jan. 27, 2023) – The Dornan Law Team is proud to announce the promotion and addition of attorneys on their team. Deana Klein, an attorney with DLT Lawyers since 2017, is now a partner with the firm. Keith Dornan and Hannah Frankel have joined the firm as associate attorneys. The three will work to continue the Dornan Law Team’s mission to offer comprehensive and quality legal representation to its clientele.